The U.S. stock market showed a downward trajectory on Tuesday, with major indices posting losses as companies disclosed their latest financial results and forecasts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated 0.3% to close at 49,240.99, the S&P 500 declined 0.8% finishing at 6,917.81, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.4%, settling at 23,255.18.
Super Micro Computer's Mixed Trading Day Backed by Robust Earnings
Shares of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) experienced a minor decrease of 0.13%, ending at $29.67. Within the session, the stock oscillated between an intraday peak of $30.17 and a low of $28.64, with its 52-week trading range spanning from $27.35 to $66.44. Following regular trading hours, SMCI's shares surged noticeably by 7.18% to $31.80.
The technology firm topped second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) expectations with reported earnings of 69 cents compared to anticipated 49 cents, while delivering revenue of $12.68 billion—more than double the figures from the prior year. Looking ahead, Super Micro Computer projected third-quarter adjusted EPS near 60 cents and revenue around $12.3 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. This optimistic guidance was attributed to strong demand for servers utilized in artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Shows Modest Gains Despite Post-Close Dip
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) shares increased 1.71% during the trading session, closing at $39.17. The stock's intraday range fluctuated between $37.83 and $39.20, with a year-long high of $59.19 and a low of $29.75. Later in extended hours, CMG shares declined 5.62% to $36.97.
Financials revealed that Chipotle exceeded fourth-quarter EPS estimates with 25 cents reported against a 24-cent forecast, alongside revenue growth of $139 million year-over-year. The company also surpassed earnings expectations by a penny in the previous quarter, indicating consistency in its profitability trajectory.
PayPal Sees Steep Share Decline Amid Disappointing Results and Leadership Changes
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) endured a significant downturn, closing down 20.31% at $41.70, with intraday trading between $41.43 and $43.70, the latter matching the stock’s 52-week low. Post-market trading showed a small recovery of 1.25%, closing at $42.22.
The electronic payments company reported a weak fourth-quarter performance, leading to a downbeat business forecast for 2026. Additionally, PayPal announced an unexpected CEO change, with Alex Chriss departing and HP CEO Enrique Lores slated to assume the role in March. Management attributed the difficulties to slow execution; furthermore, growth for the core Branded Checkout product decelerated to a mere 1%. PayPal also withdrew its 2027 outlook, causing a market valuation drop close to $10 billion.
Novo Nordisk Warns of Headwinds Despite One-Time Benefit
Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) ended the day down 14.64%, closing at $50.30. The intraday price moved between $49.96 and $58.64, within a 52-week range of $43.08 to $93.80. The stock declined a further 2.88% in extended trading to $48.85.
The pharmaceutical company provided its outlook for 2026, cautioning investors about anticipated pricing pressures and heightened competition within the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) segment. Despite reporting a one-time $4.2 billion gain arising from the reversal of U.S. 340B drug discount program provisions, the company forecasted flat-to-negative sales growth exclusive of this item, alongside approximately 11% operating profit growth at constant currency rates. These projections were attributed to lower realized prices, patent expirations, and mounting competitive challenges. The new weight loss drug Wegovy, launched in early January 2026, attained around 50,000 weekly prescriptions by late January, mainly driven by patients paying out-of-pocket.
Advanced Micro Devices Posts Solid Quarterly Results but Offers Cautious Outlook
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) share prices fell 1.69% to $242.11 at the close, fluctuating between $237.04 and $252.65 through the session. The stock’s year-long range is between $76.48 and $267.08. Afterhours trading saw a more considerable decline of 8.09% to $222.52.
AMD registered fourth-quarter revenue of $10.27 billion, marking a 34% increase compared to the prior year, with adjusted EPS reaching $1.53. This growth was largely fueled by developments in data center segments. Nevertheless, AMD’s guidance for first-quarter revenue pegged at approximately $9.8 billion, only slightly higher than anticipated, triggered a cautious market response despite the company’s report of sustained momentum in AI-related and server demand sectors.
Stock analytics from Benzinga Edge indicated AMD's valuation metric stationed in the sixth percentile, coupled with a strong momentum score in the 93rd percentile.